AUDIO: Racing HQ with Steve Hewlett
Talented Sydney colt Linebacker won't be seen again this spring. Principal owner Frank Cook says he will be gelded and sent for a break.
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CD raider claims Cambridge spoils
Awapuni trainers Peter and Trent Didham have had a great run with Subtle Image, which culminated in taking out the $75,000 TAB Polytrack Championship (2000m) at Cambridge on Friday. Despite his pleasing run of form, which included winning his two previous outings, the seven-year-old gelding was unwanted
Kiwi Syndicator inspired by Sydney success
A breakthrough victory at Rosehill last Saturday has marked another significant milestone for New Zealand syndicator Inspire Racing, with Hello Youmzain mare Attractiveness (NZ) providing the operation with its first winner in Sydney. Prepared by Richard and Will Freedman, Attractiveness scored in impressive fashion and delivered a special result for
Champion jumps jockey returns for Grand National
Champion jumps jockey Shaun Fannin had intended on competing at Riccarton’s Grand National Festival of Racing this week, but not as a rider. The Palmerston North horseman has become synonymous with the winter jumps carnival, particularly through his deeds with ill-fated champion jumper West Coast (NZ) (Mettre En
Dictation seeking redemption in Grand National Hurdles
The connections of Dictation (NZ) (Tavistock) have a love-hate relationship with Riccarton, and they are hopeful of leaning towards the latter after Saturday’s Hospitality NZ Canterbury 136th Hospitality NZ Canterbury 136th Grand National Hurdles (4200m). While the Hawke’s Bay gelding has competed in the last two editions